I didn't expect to see so many former 'relatives' just after waking up. Luo Yun was a little at a loss, Aunt Mei's family was fine, they were absolutely devoted to themselves. As for these clan uncles...... I hope that this ancient folk customs are all ordinary and simple, and don't bully yourself as a 'child'.

Wrapped in a coat and sitting cross-legged on the collapse, because of nervousness, the back is straight, but it gives people a more spiritual feeling. Signaling Mu'er to invite the fourth uncle into the house, Luo Yun picked up the wooden square cup on the table, or the bowl was more suitable. He lowered his head and took a sip of water, as if he was savoring something. "Xiaoyun! You're awake! God forbid, the eldest brother's vein has finally stayed. Listening to these words, with infinite surprise and relief, I thought about it, and felt that these words were very sincere, which showed that the fourth uncle was really very happy to see that he woke up. Thinking of this, Luo Yun put down the bowl and looked up at the middle-aged man who had just entered the house.

is about thirty years old, although he is not as tall as Uncle Wu, but he is about 1.8 meters tall by eyesight, his posture is straight, his muscles are strained, and he is at that station at will, which makes Luo Yun can't help but think of the words 'standing like a pine'. Although he is in the prime of life, his face is full of wind and frost, although he looks a little old, but his eyes are pregnant with high-spirited fierceness. is dressed in a coarse linen suit, with a leather jacket on his upper body, similar to Luo Yun's body, it should be made of animal skin. It's just an upper body, unlike Luo Yun's hanging coat. The two calves of the fourth uncle's lower body are also wrapped in fur fur, what kind of skin is this, Luo Yun can see it, because it is so easy to recognize, it is a pair of tiger skins! It seems that the farmers on this mountain are all hunters, and none of them can be underestimated, but there is Uncle Wu to protect him, otherwise he would not be able to live with his thin arms and legs.

"Fourth uncle, please take a seat. Brother Mu helped me pour a glass of water for the fourth uncle. Seeing Mu'er push the door out, Luo Yun looked at the fourth uncle sitting on the side of the small table again, and secretly compared it in his heart, and after sitting down, he looked at the head and caught up with him. Unlucky, I don't know what these four uncles are called. "Luo Yun is not in good health, and he has neglected the fourth uncle. A while ago, the little nephew was asleep, and the family affairs were taken care of by the uncles, and the little nephew thanked the fourth uncle here first. ”

The fourth uncle rubbed his frozen hands, took the bowl handed over by Mu'er, and took a sip of hot water to ward off the cold. Hearing Luo Yun's words, he put down the bowl and covered it with both hands. "It's all a family, say nothing thank you or not. You just learned so many etiquettes from your mother, and you seem to be angry when you talk. That's my big brother, you are my nephew. Who else can I help if I don't help you. Thinking of the eldest brother and sister-in-law who went suddenly, the fourth uncle showed some sadness on his face, sighed, picked up the bowl and drank it dry, and then exhaled heavily, "Okay, the eldest brother and sister-in-law will leave when they leave, and the days will have to live." I was afraid that you would follow you a while ago, but now that you're awake, it's good that you're awake. Your Aunt Mei doesn't have to say anything to you, your Uncle Wu is also capable, and Mu'er is like a brother to you. With their family to take care of you, I can rest assured! If there is anything to tell the fourth uncle, this village will not let his nephew suffer! ”

When Luo Yun heard this, most of his heart relaxed, it turned out that the fourth uncle was actually his father's younger brother. And his words confirmed his observation that Aunt Mei's family is absolutely reliable. "Fourth uncle, the little nephew has such a body. Temperament is not troublesome, what loss can you eat? The little nephew is also afraid that he will be blamed by the elders of the clan for failing to fulfill his filial piety to his parents due to illness, and yesterday Uncle Wu came back with a message to let the little nephew participate in the clan meeting of Zhengdan. Fourth uncle, don't hide it from Luo Yun, do you want to punish the little nephew at the meeting? ”

As soon as the fourth uncle heard this, he waved his hand to signal Luo Yun not to care: "You are sick like that, and now you can wake up with God's blessing." At that time, who could force you to get up and do your filial piety, it was your second grandfather who personally ordered you to recuperate. As for the clan association, you will be fourteen after the New Year. Although there are still a few years before the crown, the eldest brother is only one son in the house, and the major events in the clan must start to participate. Beckoning Mu'er, who was standing aside, to pour a bowl of water for herself, the fourth uncle stood up and walked to the stove and added a few sticks of firewood to it. After the eldest brother leaves, all the land in the clan will be under the control of your second uncle. The second brother has followed the eldest brother for so many years, and he is also a capable person who has read books and can read. I'm worried that he won't be able to control the third child, he used to be pressed by the eldest brother, but now I'm afraid that the third child can't control himself and runs down the mountain. ”

Luo Yun understood half of this, and the family property was handed over to the second uncle, which was basically the handover of the patriarch. However, listening to the meaning of the fourth uncle, the second uncle and the third uncle are not the father's brothers. But this is normal, but in the end, what does it mean to say that you can't control the third uncle? Luo Yun asked tentatively: "Third uncle, he?" ”

The fourth uncle patted the ash on his hand and walked back to the table and sat down cross-legged: "Hey! The eldest brother and sister-in-law have talked about him several times. The third child is not a down-to-earth person, watching people buy and sell to make money, but he doesn't want to think that it is a long road? Without this land, what would we mountain people do? The fourth uncle took the water brought by Mu'er, didn't rush to drink it, and put it in his hand to cover it, "It turns out that when the eldest brother is there, he can't persuade him to beat him, the second brother is capable and capable in managing things, but this fist-moving work is almost done, not to mention that he is still soft-hearted." In front of his own brother, he couldn't do it. Your fourth uncle is not easy for me to interfere with, how can I say that the third child is also a year longer than me. ”

It turned out that the third uncle wanted to be a businessman. Luo Yun thought of the hierarchical division of society in the Qin and Han dynasties: Shinong industry and commerce, and commerce was a cheap industry. Although Luo Yun also felt that if there were no businessmen, the quality of life would not be improved, and it would be difficult to get rich without doing business. However, he still wants to farm and live a down-to-earth life, Luo Yun doesn't want to run around for business, negotiate business with all kinds of people, and fight with each other. But if he wants to make life better for himself and his clan, he really needs someone who can come forward to do business. Finding outsiders to do it will inevitably lead to the interests of the clan, and it is much easier to have a family member of your own. It seems that I can find a chance to have a good talk with this third uncle in the future.

Here and the fourth uncle gossiped about homely things, and learned about the personnel in the clan around the corner. After a while, Aunt Mei pushed the door in and said that the game was ready, and asked the fourth uncle if he would stay and use it together. The fourth uncle said that there was still something at home, so he got up to leave: "I just came to see how Luo Yun was, and I was relieved to see him doing well." The hare that the fifth (martial) brother beats, Cheng Mu? Heh, if only my kid could have Mu'er like this. Gone, gone, you can make up for Luo Yun's body, you see how thin he is. A gust of mountain wind can blow him away. ”

As soon as the fourth uncle left, Luo Yun sat there thinking about his thoughts. Until Aunt Mei brought all the dishes she cooked, she beckoned Uncle Wu and Mu'er to come into the house and sit down together. Aunt Mei saw Luo Yun motionless in front of a bowl of wild vegetable and rabbit broth, and she could see that he was absent-minded. "Yun'er, Yun'er?"

Luo Yun woke up and saw the fragrant rabbit meat in front of him. This is really natural and pollution-free, and it will not be eaten by future generations. raised his head and smiled at Aunt Mei, picked up the chopsticks and ate them.

"What did your fourth uncle tell you, it made you look like you ran away."

"It's nothing, the fourth uncle talked to me about some things in the clan. I asked about the Zhengdan clan meeting, and the fourth uncle said that I had nothing to do, but I was my father's only son after all, and I had to participate in the affairs of the clan. Luo Yun said as he tore off a quick piece of meat with his hands, afraid that the soup would stain his coat, so he leaned over and ate it, "I guess the clan meeting should officially announce that the second uncle will take over as the patriarch." What other big things can we do in this small village. ”

Aunt Mei was happy when she saw Luo Yun's fragrant food. Obediently, it seems that the clan association is really not a big deal, at least it can't be related to Luo Yun. She was too worried before. "It's okay, as long as Luo Yun is healthy. We don't ask for anything else. Hearing Aunt Mei's words, Uncle Wu and Mu'er nodded approvingly at the same time. Seeing Luo Yun's heart, he was moved.

Luo Yun didn't eat much, and he was full after drinking a bowl of rabbit soup. Aunt Mei seemed to know his amount very well, but she didn't say anything more after just persuading her. After all the meals were over, the family made it around the stove. Mu'er took out a knife again and began to cut wood. Luo Yun took a closer look at the wood that Mu'er had sharpened, and then looked at the wooden cup in his hand. suddenly understood, these wooden utensils seem to be made by Mu'er herself. This is really a hard-working housekeeper.

Aunt Mei was sewing clothes again, and Luo Yun found out that it was a new dress made for Mu'er when she asked. Then I remembered that this is the wax moon, and the New Year is coming soon! My parents died in June, and then I got sick. If Luo Yun hadn't woken up, the family really wouldn't have had any thoughts about celebrating the New Year. So now, there is no preparation for the New Year at home. Luo Yun's new clothes were changed from a single piece of clothing that was not finished when his mother was still there, and Uncle Wu's was not done directly. As for other things to be used for the New Year, the ones used at home in previous years are still there, and they can be used when they are taken out and cleaned up.

Aunt Mei got up, and the family began to discuss what was still lacking in the family, which could be obtained in the mountains, and which had to be bought in the town under the mountains. Luo Yun didn't understand these things, so he could only listen to them from the side. But looking at the appearance of Uncle Wu and Mu'er, they are only responsible for running errands at the behest of Aunt Mei. However, Aunt Mei came out of a big family in Chang'an. Listening to her complaining about the lack of this and that in this village, and looking at Uncle Wu's appearance, this complaint has not been a year or two. Luo Yun didn't want to bother too much, so he interjected, saying that his father and mother were newly mourned this year, and everything was simpler. When Aunt Mei heard this, her face showed a gloomy face. In previous years, she said these things to the young lady, how can these men understand this. However, looking at Luo Yun's filial piety, I still felt that it was worth it for the young lady.

"That's what I said, but we have to have what we should have, and we can't let others laugh at us. Brother Yun is well, and it is time to celebrate. It is said that this time I inherited the grace of the Taoist priest on the first Yangshan, and after the New Year's Day, I should prepare a gift to send it during the Shangyuan Festival. After Aunt Mei finished speaking, she told Uncle Wu that the next time she went to the town, don't forget to buy some gift boxes for the big four, but she didn't see Luo Yun's strange expression when she heard her words.

Shouyang Mountain, there are several Shouyang Mountains in the country in later generations, but there is only one close to Chang'an. It is the Shouyang Peak that belongs to the Qinling Mountains, if you haven't heard of it. You must know that Zhongnan Mountain, which is close to Chang'an City. It is the Zhongnan Mountain where there is a tomb of the living dead hidden under the mountain in Master Jin's pen, and there is a beautiful little dragon girl. Although Shouyang Mountain is not as famous as Zhongnan Mountain, it is also a Taoist holy place, and Boyi and Shuqi, who are respected by Taoists as 'the Great Taibai God and the Second Taibai God', died there. However, these Luo Yun didn't care too much. Luo Yun thought that he finally knew where he was.

The Qinling Mountains stretch widely, and later generations have said that there were many hermits here. You can live a hermit life in this landscape.

Thinking of this, Luo Yun felt relieved. Look at the three people around you, these are all relatives who really care about themselves. Let's work hard with them to maintain the happiness of this family. It seems that this is what you want in this life?

"Aunt Mei, if it's okay later, I want to go out for a walk."

Aunt Mei frowned when she heard this: "Your body is just better, don't invite the wind chill when it's freezing outside." I will raise it for a few more days, and I will let Brother Mu take you around. Luo Yun thought about it and nodded and agreed, even if he observed the environment, he was not in a hurry at this time. Take care of your body first.

In this era, there were no clocks, and not everyone had sundials. In the absence of anyone to report the time, you can only 'guess' based on people's observations of the weather and the sun. Normally, there is no such thing as lunch in this era. The three meals of the rich and noble are breakfast, dinner and supper, and then a snack or something in between. The meal that Luo Yun ate at noon was completely made for him by Aunt Mei. In winter, there is no need to work, and in some farmhouses, breakfast may be eaten at this hour.

Luo Yun was allowed to move in the courtyard, so he was accompanied by Mu'er and moved his legs and feet in the small courtyard. But his coat was too big to walk. Both hands had to keep clutching the hem. Aunt Mei was amused when she saw it: "This bearskin coat was just made by Mrs. for the master at the beginning of spring this year, with the size of the master." Brother Yun is really too big, let's make do with it first, and wait for me to change it for you. ”

Mu'er looked at Luo Yun's bearskin coat with envy: "It's a pity that my lord and father didn't take me to the mountain that time, otherwise I would have been able to see what the wild bears in this mountain look like." ”

Uncle Wu was about to go out, and listened to Mu'er's words: "Just your kid's ability, practice for another two years." That black bear can slap you down with a single slap. After speaking, he ignored Mu'er's unconvinced face, glanced at Luo Yun's coat, and showed pride and nostalgia on his face. Shaking his head, he sighed and went straight out.

It seems that this bear was hunted by his father and Uncle Wu together. Also, although his father is the patriarch, if such a large prey does not have merit in it, he will not get a complete bear skin. I didn't expect this bear skin to have such a background, and Luo Yun was even more embarrassed to let it walk on the ground. I squeezed the hem that grew out and grabbed it in my hand. Take Mu'er around the various houses and get familiar with your own home.

To the east, the two wooden houses connected to Luo Yun's parents' rooms are the rooms of Aunt Mei, Uncle Wu and Mu'er. The two rooms next to Luoyun's room to the west are the kitchen and the utility room, or warehouse. Aunt Mei and their room Luo Yun looked at the door and left, embarrassed to go in. The kitchen wasn't much to look at, so I toured around the warehouse with all sorts of stuff.

I saw the pile of half a jar of white rice, and a dozen bags of corn piled up in a small half room. Luo Yun knew that he didn't have to worry about going hungry at all, his family was really rich. Mu'er watched Luo Yun squatting in a large pile of farm tools with his clothes and rummaging through them, most of them Luo Yun couldn't hold, he just touched them casually, and he didn't know what Luo Yun was going to do. "Brother Yun, what are you looking for?"

Hearing this, Luo Yun threw down a wooden climbing plow in his hand and patted the soil on his hand: "I didn't look for anything, just take a look." ”

"Why is Brother Yun suddenly interested in these guys, you never touched these before." Mu'er picked up the crooked wooden plough and stood on the edge of the wall. Luo Yun was a little dumbfounded, he tried to push it just now but didn't move, didn't Mu'er say that he was as big as himself? The difference is too big, depending on the way people lift their weights. Luo Yun made it clear that he didn't have to think about doing any farm work in the field in his life, so he should be his 'fake young master' honestly. But it can't be too much for nothing, for some reason, looking at these wooden tools, Luo Yun seems to have some pictures in his mind. He seems to have seen a lot of people making all sorts of things out of the wood. Well, that seems like a long time ago.

Looking at the bulky straight-necked wooden plow, Luo Yun really had some ideas. These things seem to work better as long as they are changed. But don't worry, it's only the wax moon now, and you won't be planting until the beginning of spring. Just take the opportunity to mention it to Uncle Wu. A closer look at the tools shows that most of them are made of pure wood. It seems that there is still a lack of iron tools on this mountain. "Brother Mu, is our land all sloped?"

"How could it be, if we didn't have those three acres of paddy fields, how could our family have so much rice. But ......" Mu'er sighed and said no more. Luo Yun felt strange and asked, "What's wrong?" Could it be that the family property has been recovered? ”

"No, Brother Yun, you forgot. Our three acres of paddy fields are all on the edge of the mountain stream, and the old lady went to the field to check because she was worried about the crops because of the heavy rain for several days, but she was ...... "Mu'er looked sad, and Luo Yun didn't know what to say. In the past, it was a pride to have this paddy field, but who would have thought that it would kill his parents. Mu'er shook her head and continued: "Now most of the paddy fields are covered by mud and rocks washed down from the mountain. Dad hasn't bothered to clean up, so now it's okay to be less than an acre of land far away from the stream. However, the original waterways were also covered with stones, and the streams were diverted, and if there was no water, it would be an acre of slope land. ”

Luo Yun was a little speechless when he heard this, if he couldn't grow rice, it wouldn't be that there would be no rice to eat in the future. It seems that this is not okay to do nothing, for the sake of your stomach, there are still many things to do.